At a Glance
- Tasks: Support event coordination and professional development for veterinary affairs.
- Company: Join Colgate-Palmolive, a global leader in pet nutrition and consumer products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, learning opportunities, and potential for international career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel opportunities across the UK and Ireland.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the vet channel while working with global brands.
- Qualifications: Interest in event coordination, strong collaboration skills, and proficiency in Google Suite or Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 27000 £ per year.
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Location: Woking, UK
Duration: 12 months
Salary: £24,300-£27,000
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Why Work For Hill's Pet Nutrition
- The Hill's Pet Nutrition Values: To help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.
- The learning & development opportunities: You will refine your commercial mind-set and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to all local market departments.
- The challenge & variety: You will operate in a fast paced operational environment, directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business, with personal accountability for your business.
- The global experience: You will have the opportunity to work with global brands, participate in global strategies with potential to develop your career internationally.
Internship position to support Hill’s UK and Ireland Professional and Veterinary Affairs (PVA) team to strengthen our position in the Vet Channel, drive vets’ recommendation and create brand awareness. Key projects will include:
- Support the planning and execution of professional events and Hill’s presence at congresses
- Support the implementation of continuing professional development (CPD) programmes, virtual and face to face
- Support the development of nutrition education and resource materials
- Administrative tasks to support the PVA Team
What You Will Be Doing
- Support the end-to-end execution of professional off-site events and industry congresses across the UK and Ireland, coordinating promotional materials, logistics, stand briefing, and attendee communications to build brand endorsement.
- Manage the delivery of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs by handling council credit applications, managing hired speaker contracts, creating promotional materials for the sales team and social media, updating the online Veterinary Academy, and facilitating webinar technical logistics.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Services to ensure nutritional accuracy in marketing assets and support customer inquiry responses.
- Drive operational efficiency across team workflows by overseeing vendor setup, contract tracking, supplier invoicing, and physical collateral distribution.
What You Will Bring
- Work experience or interest in event coordination and the organisation of continuing professional development
- Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders, creativity and the ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
- Detail oriented with skills in organisation, priority setting and adaptability to changing priorities and circumstances
- Proficiency in Google Suite or Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and AI-driven workflows. Experience with design tools such as Canva would be a plus.
- Ability and willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland for off-site industry events
Travel Requirements
May be required to attend events across the UK and Republic of Ireland with the PVA Team
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities.
Professional Veterinary Affairs and Events Intern in Woking employer: Hill's Pet Nutrition
At Hill's, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and growth. Located in Woking, our team enjoys competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development within the dynamic field of digital product management. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their owners while working alongside passionate professionals in a supportive environment.
